y say just the
opposite behind my back, but it is pleasant to hear nice things under
any circumstances. I think it is all one should ask of people, that
they should be nice to our faces. I left _dejeuner_ first, because that
makes a good impression, as if you are crowded with engagements, and
flatters your hostess, who is naturally pleased to catch a
much-sought-after guest. I really drove home to rest a little before
the races. I find taking off _everything_ and indulging in complete
relaxation, if only for ten minutes, is wonderfully refreshing, and
saves lots of _lines_! While I was resting my _masseur_ came and gave
me face massage. There is nothing like it for a wrinkle-destroyer. And
the man is a rather nice person who amuses me. I got him two new
clients at the luncheon today. As the other women said, one is only too
willing to pay extra to get a man who is good-looking.

The races were very exciting. It was a lovely day, our coach had a fine
position, and our party was much stared at! I had the most conspicuous
seat, and did my best to become it. It isn't for me to say to myself if
I succeeded or not, but I owe it to my dress-maker to make the
statement that no one else had on a better gown. I wish that statement
was the only thing I owed him! I won forty louis; I don't know how. I
am absolutely ignorant about horses. I only go because it seems to be
the thing to do now. But I thought one of the jockeys looked rather
fetching, and so I put my money on him, and he happened to win.

We all went for tea to Mrs. ----'s, where one of the most expensive
singers sang. But I didn't hear her, because if you go into the music
room you have to sit down in rows, and you don't see any of the people.

I was obliged to hurry away, as my appointment with Jacques to-day was
for 6:30, and I wanted to stop at an imitation jeweller's place in the
rue de la Paix, where I had heard were some wonderful paste necklaces.
They are quite extraordinary. I ordered one, and shall never tell a
soul it's not real. I was late home, but Jacques, the dear boy, was
waiting, and seemed to me sweeter than ever this afternoon. I gave him
the cuff links I have had made for him, with his initials in rubies,
and it was too delightful to see his pleasure. I took him out to dine.
I think I will marry him. I know he is much younger than I, and all
that, but he's so sweet, and, after all, I have enough money for two.

The Westington's "Bohemian Din